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Israel’s Netanyahu offers regular talks with Abbas – CNN

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

The Hindu Israel's Netanyahu offers regular talks with Abbas CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas one-on-one every two weeks to discuss “the agenda for a peace agreement,” he said Sunday. …

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Mid-East talks: Regional voices – BBC News

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Washington Post Mid-East talks: Regional voices BBC News Israeli and Palestinian leaders have held their first direct negotiations in nearly two years, in Washington. The US Middle East envoy said the talks, between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, … When chance of Mideast peace knocks at door again Xinhua Israeli, Palestinian leaders face critics of talks The Associated Press Scepticism abounds in Middle East after peace talks 'show' AFP CNN

Netanyahu: I came to Washington to reach historic compromise – Ha’aretz

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Ynetnews Netanyahu: I came to Washington to reach historic compromise Ha’aretz Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks ahead of a working dinner with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Jordanian King Abdullah, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US President Barack Obama. By Barak Ravid and Natasha Mozgovaya In a speech … West Asia peace talks under way The Hindu Barack Obama: 'don't let the opportunity for peace slip away' Telegraph.co.uk Obama urges Israelis, Palestinians to compromise for peace Washington Post CNN

Abbas seeks active US mediation in Mideast talks – The Associated Press

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Ha’aretz (blog) Abbas seeks active US mediation in Mideast talks The Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian president said Tuesday he will seek active US mediation in negotiations with Israel that are resuming in Washington this week. President Barack Obama is hosting Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

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PM: I never promised a continued West Bank construction freeze – Ha’aretz

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Reuters PM: I never promised a continued West Bank construction freeze Ha’aretz Netanyahu tells Likud ministers that future of settlements will be discussed as a final-status issue in peace talks with the Palestinians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Likud ministers on Sunday that he had not made any promises to US … Abbas wants talks according to Quartet Jerusalem Post US condemns extreme remarks by Rabbi The Hindu Obama goes out on a limb for Middle East peace talks Los Angeles Times Aljazeera.net

Australia Election Result May Take Days, Gillard Says – BusinessWeek

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

The Hindu Australia Election Result May Take Days, Gillard Says BusinessWeek (Updates with comment from Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard in second paragraph. For more on Australia's election, see {EXTRA }.) Aug

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Ouster Hangs Over Australian Vote – Wall Street Journal

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Reuters Ouster Hangs Over Australian Vote Wall Street Journal CANBERRA—Angry mining companies, divided party ranks, sagging poll numbers, a looming election: The very forces that spurred a swift and surprising palace coup against Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd just eight weeks ago now …

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Iran will build uranium enrichment centers, nuclear chief says – CNN International

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Ha’aretz Iran will build uranium enrichment centers, nuclear chief says CNN International By the CNN Wire Staff Iran's atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi (R) and Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko hold a press conference at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in November last year.

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Govt steps in to salvage Commonwealth Games – Times of India

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Boston Globe Govt steps in to salvage Commonwealth Games Times of India NEW DELHI: India's government has stepped in to salvage Commonwealth Games preparations amid corruption allegations and construction delays which have hit organizers less than 50 days before the event's opening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, ..

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Netanyahu: Israel Justified in Gaza Flotilla Raid – Voice of America

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Washington Post Netanyahu: Israel Justified in Gaza Flotilla Raid Voice of America Photo: AP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a panel investigating the deadly May raid on a flotilla bound for Gaza that Israel's actions were justified. Israeli commandos killed eight pro-Palestinian Turkish activists and a …

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